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Shoulder Arthroscopic Surgery

Shoulder Arthroscopy is now a single of the widespread techniques at Arthroscopy Surgical treatment clinic. The Shoulder joint is one of the big joint which allows a very good access to all its areas to Arthroscopy. The simple fact that it has a large ball and a shallow cup offers a straight access to arthroscopic surgeon to asses all areas and to virtually all pathologies.

Shoulder Arthroscopy is a basic procedure In which through a little puncture portal at the back of the shoulder a Arthroscopy (Telescope) of four.5 mm is introduced into the shoulder joint suitable and a comprehensive examination and testing of each and every and each structure of the joint is performed. The head of Humerus(the arm bone), the glenoid(shoulder blade –forming the cup), the biceps, subscapularis muscle, the rotator cuff, the ligaments both in front and back again of shoulder are commonly examined . This assists in finding up of frequent difficulties like early arthritis of shoulder, infective arthritis(septic lesions), Rheumatoid arthritis, biceps tear, SLAP lesions, Rotator cuff lesion, impingement syndrome, ligament tear, recurrent dislocation of shoulder(Bank art lesion), instability, hyper laxity, laberal tear and cyst, Hills-sach’s lesion, Frozen shoulder, loose system, bursitis, tendonitis and so forth.

Shoulder Arthroscopy is a daycare process wherever 80% of the shoulder issues can be assed and handled with a key hole access with really lower morbidity and a really quick (only one day) stay in hospital. The shoulder arthroscopy is carried out by way of a extremely cosmetic technique with small incision four.5 mm at the back of shoulder in the strap area along with one and at times two in the front which is practically invisible.

In shoulder arthroscopy the affected person is put in either semi sitting or lying place with hand by the facet. The arthroscope is introduced into the shoulder from the back again accessibility. The telescope is related to a higher power camera which displays the photo on the TV check. Fluid like saline/glycine are used to inflate the joint and make the motion of telescope simple. Surgeon is capable to visualize and accessibility the structures that we have pointed out previously mentioned and they are additionally tested by a hook for the integrity and also for any current pathology and also extent of pathology.

Rotator Cuff

The rotator cuff muscle is a prime muscle in stabilizing the shoulder joint & allows us to lift the arm above the head. Due to wear & tear over time it is common in patients above age of 50 years to develop a rotator cuff tear. Often this tear occurs without any fall or trauma. However, sometimes due to prevailing degeneration within the rotator cuff a trivial trauma – such as fall in bathroom or at times even after a throwing injury. Patients complain of pain at the side of the arm and inability to actively lift the arm.

The rotator cuff tear can be diagnosed either by Ultrasound or MRI examination. If there is a partial tear this can be treated by our PSRP shoulder rehab programme. But once a full thickness tear occurs it can only be treated by surgical repair. Without repairing the tear the shoulder cannot gain function. Local heat or physio does not address the cuff defect. The tear will propagate with time and the later a patient presents the poorer the outcome. Some patients have to be refused surgery as they present too late.

Traditionally rotator cuff used to be repaired with open surgery leading to adhesions and post operative stiffness & recovery generally takes a very long time. At our clinic rotator cuff is repaired arthoscopically with the use of imported suture anchors. After arthroscopic repair, patients go home the next day of surgery & with hardly any scar. Also, working patients tend to join back work within a week of surgery. So far we have hardly have complications with Arthroscopic repair. In our series the chance of re tear especially with patients presenting within few months of tear is less than 1%. Patients presenting late will tend to have a poor quality of muscle to repair.

Typically patients are admitted the evening before surgery. You may have to book your room well in advance - depending on which hospital you choose to go. Due to hospital rules – they are unable to guarantee a room even though booked.

You must come in with an admission letter issued to you when the surgery was decided. Present this at the hospital admission IPD department. The rest of the process is pretty much automatic. One of our Hospital registrars will come in to see you to conform that all the pre-op requirements have been met. He will then mark the arm to be operated with a permanent marker. If any tests are due then they will be performed. In case you have forgotten any investigation it is best to draw the attention of the Hospital Doctor who has seen you. Certainly avoid smoking for a week before surgery and six weeks after surgery. Nicotine has an adverse effect on General anesthesia. Smoking also retards healing of tissue and re-tear rates are higher in smokers. Avoid alcoholic drinks a day before and after surgery as alcohol counteracts with your medication. It is desirable to have a bath before surgery.